James Jones, Jr.
"Truly, I thank God for Central Union Mission. Before coming here, I was addicted to drugs. I was miserable and hopeless. I was on my way to jail or death, but God led me here instead.
Since being here for the last 16 months, .
Camp Bennett Summer Camp
Thanks so much to all our wonderful donors who made this year's camp with the theme "God's Army" such a wonderful success!
Click here to see pictures from this years Camp Bennett season!
Every summer, Central Union Mission runs a residential camp for financially underprivileged children from all over the Washington, D.C. area at its beautiful 220-acre retreat and conference center in Brookville, Maryland.
Since 1934, Central Union Mission's Camp Bennett in upper in Montgomery County, Maryland has served as an idyllic retreat for underprivileged children, homeless men, and the community at large. For seven weeks each summer, the Camp is a week-long residential retreat for over 400 inner-city children. Children take part in swimming, singing, crafts, hiking, sports, a rope course and petting zoo, and are taught leadership, teamwork, sportsmanship, kindness and compassion. Children who have never been away for the streets are able to experience the joys of a vacation away from home.
In ministering to children, our goal is to meet their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. We want to see these children well grounded in Biblical truth and walking with Jesus Christ in the fellowship of a local church and supporting ministries as they enter their teen years. There are many opportunities to volunteer, serve, provide financial support, or sponsor a needy child.
For more information about how you can help support the Mission's summer camp or to enroll a child in camp, contact Tracy Duncan at 202 745-7118, Ext. 260 or tduncan@missiondc.org.
All first-time campers must provide a copy of their birth certificate. Additionally, all children registered for camp (new or returning campers) must provide current shot records.